The Providence Christian College Specialist Basketball Programme in partnership with Lakeside Lightning is open to students in Years 7 to 11 in 2023.
Applications will be received from students who currently attend the College and students from outside who are looking to enrol at Providence Christian College in 2023.
The Specialist Basketball Programme provides high-quality coaching and training to assist students in pursuing excellence within the sport of Basketball. The delivery of the Programme is made possible through an effective partnership between College Staff and Lakeside Lightning. As an affiliated association with Basketball WA, Lakeside is able to provide incredible learning experiences and pathways for our students. Lakeside has teams in both the WA Basketball League (WABL) and the Basketball League NBL1 West, providing opportunities and also expertise from the highest levels of Basketball in WA.
Lakeside provides the coaching staff for the Programme.
While pursuing basketball excellence is a major focus, the Programme goes further in developing the whole student and sees this pursuit of excellence established as a character trait applied to all of life. Coaching and teaching staff are committed to this holistic view of developing our Specialist Basketball Students.
Programme Structure
- A limited number of students will be selected to join the Specialist Basketball Programme in Years 7 to 11 in 2023.
- Students will train for one hour, twice a week, before school or as part of their College timetable.
- Training sessions will provide students with opportunities to develop their skills at both formative and, on selection, advanced level training
- In 2023 students in Year 9 and 10 will have the opportunity to select Specialist Basketball as an Elective within their timetable
- Students in Year 11 will be able to select PhysEd Studies with a focus on basketball
- Students will be encouraged to trial for the WABL (WA Basketball League) Programme at Lakeside.
- Although not a requirement for selection, it is expected that programme participants will be engaged in club basketball outside of College commitments.
- The Year 9 Programme will include Leadership and , Personal Development, Strength and Conditioning training and the opportunity to gain qualifications in Refereeing and Coaching.
- The Year 10 Programme will include Advanced Level Coaching, Strength and Conditioning training and being equipped for and serving in basketball and the community.
- The Year 11 Programme will be part of the PhysEd Studies Course and form part of the students WACE subject selections.
- Students will have the opportunity to represent Providence in Inter-School Basketball competitions.
Programme Cost
The cost of the Programme is $440 for the full year. Students will also be required to purchase team training uniforms. Please note that the cost is additional to the standard College fees and charges and will be billed separately. If your child withdraws for reasons other than medical, no refund will be issued.
Selection Process
This Programme is aimed at students who have existing skills, interest and potential in the sport of Basketball. Part of the selection process will be a practical trial, assessing physical attributes, basketball skills and knowledge. In addition, the application process will include the review of recent school reports and feedback from appropriate referees. Beyond basketball ability, it is expected that students, successful in being selected for this programme, will have an outstanding attitude to all aspects of College life. Clear requirements are detailed in the application process.
Application and Trial Process
Expressions of Interest will be received at any time and can be completed using the form above. On receipt of an expression of interest, an Application Pack will be provided.
All applicants will be invited to attend a Practical Trial in September. Students will be advised of the outcome of their application within two weeks of participating in the practical trial.
Applicants who are unable to attend the practical trial, or who apply after the trial, may have the opportunity to join the programme, however, this will be at the discretion of the Basketball Programme Coordinator.